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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14
MARSTON.

MARsT0rI, ILL, July IL.
Mr.. and Mrs H. G. Marston, were pre-
sented with daughter on the Slh.
Our new blacksmith Mr.. VIM. Burgess,
is doing well, and we would not like to
do without him
The Orange picnic has taken a few from
our section today, but the workers are
nearly all in the harvest field.
Miss Fisher. of Buffalo Prairie, is to
teach the fall term of school She is a
stranger IN this neighborhood but will fill
the position as ably, we trust, as did her
predecessor, Miss Emma McGinnis.
The Fourth passed quietly here. There
was general neighborhood gathering in
Mrs. Vetters grove, where with music
and speaking the day was passed pleas
antly, and in the evening a platform
dance furnished amusement for the young
people to such an extent that ii is to be
repeated on the evening of the 18th inst.
MI CARRIER has been boring in the bots
tom of his old well, and after going few
feet struck vein from which the watel
rose in short time twenty-nine feet
Mr.. John sMillet & Son have been as sue
cessful in several other places. finding an
unfailing supply of water without going
any great depth.
Farmers in this vicinity are all busy
harvesting their small grain and hay
Wheat is reported good with the excep,
ton of few pieces in which the chinct
bugs worked. and oats fair TO good
while hay, although somewhat light, i;
much better than was anticipated. The
general complaint throughout the season
has been in regard to the drouth, and
yet only in the pastures do we see where
rain could have brighttned the prospects
of bountiful harvest. CurD is abou,
| two weeks earlier than in average wears
and the effects of suffering from droutt
are not visible, but on the contrary, look
more promising than for many years
The long continued dry spell of two sea
sons has made running water scarce an(
| wells have failed that never did before.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

We took it out riding in its carriage
and it went to sleep. 1t caught colt
while we were carrying it from the car
Adjustable baby-carriage can be detached
from the wheels and carried into th'
house without disturbing the baby. Sc,
advertisement aud send for catalogue
275 Wabash avenue. Chicago. Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

Cocaine, Iodoform or Mercurials in any
form in the treatment of eatarrh or hay
fever should be avoided. as they are both
injurious and dangerous. 1odoform is
easily detected by its offensive odor.
The only reliable catarrh remedy on the
market today is Elys Cream Balm. being
free from all poisonous drugs. 1t has
cured thousands of acute and chronic
cases, where all other remedies have
failed. A particle is applied into each
nostriI; no pain, agreeable TO use. Price
50 cents Of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

Gamblers are trifle uneasy as to what
their chances are at Long Branch this
season for keeping open house day and
night.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure ID the BoylsIon Insurance Co. Of
Boston. Mass. organized 1872 Assets
nearly 81 600, coo, Z. W. Hurst, agent.
Office over Rock Island National Banf.
KreIl & Math have from foar to six
favors OF ice cream to select from, and in
making their fruit flavcrs they use moth
ing but the fruit itself for flavor. thereby
guaranteeing their patrons the fruit
tlavors. and the purest ice cream to be had
in the three cities. Call and give them a
trial, and become convinced.
VIM. Eckniry,
Attorney at law, loans money gu good
security. makes collections. Reference,
Mitchell & Lynde. bankers. coffee in
post Office block
Bartb q Babeoek, Dentists,
No. 17a4 Second avenue. Special atten-
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
Inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

The Rock Island Reaches Wichita
At Wichita, kansas yesterday, the last
spihe was driven in the Chicago, Kansas
& Nebraska road, which connects at St
Joe with the Rock Island and others and
gives Wichita direct connection with the
Rock Island railroad system. 1t was
seen by large crowd of citizens. and a
train carrying about four-hundred per-
sons ran short distance north on the
new road.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14
HosFeRp's Acln PHOSPHATE

STRENGTHENS THE INTELLECT,
DR.. d. P. Mcclure says. Il find it
very beneficial TO strengthen the intel
lect."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

Yachting isihe most fashionable amuse-
ment of the English this season, and
yachting costumes are absorbing the ats
.en.lnn Of London dresswahetsi
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

Black lace capotes retain the fashiona-
BILE favor they have held so long and with
such good reason.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

How hi lowy rides The buggy or surrey,
Whether you log or Whether ~ hurry;
Provided. you Know Yea have GU .Aht thing
RI. NJ ntr - t,taisira-- Thy tfiss t-ii ei-.ns;
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

Queen Vlctoria's favorite dish is iapio-
ca pudding. She is sturdy eatut and y
.sit dfissss - siete. s-a .et 4z;aes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

White kid gloves with light morning
costumes are correct at Newport, but i'm
practicable in Rock Island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

Artists say the new white wood picture
frames, inlaid with gold, can never be-
come generally popular.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

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the cause and cure of blood poisons
scrofula and scrofulous swellings, ulcers,
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catarrb, etc. can secure by mail, free, a
copy OF our % page illustrated book of
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

At the races, quantities of society
fellows" are wearing the tall black silk
hat with the thlnnest of summer suits.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

Hogarth's house at Chiswick is in a
state of sad neglect.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

The best dressed lady is the one whose
outdoor costume is the least conspicu-
Gus.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14
BLOOD POISON,

Three years ago contracted blood
poison. Iapplied to a physician at once
and his treatment came near killing me.
l employed an old physician and then
went to KY. then went to Hot Springs
and remained two months. but nothing
seemed to cure me permanently although
temporary relief was given me. My con
dition grew desperate and applied to
noted quack, but l did not improve.
then used preparation which was pres
scribed gratis" but it contained too
much alcohol and aggravated my suffer
ings. l then placed myself under the
treatment of noted Nashville physician
and for time was benefited. but by fall
l returned home ruined man physically
and financially. with but little prospects
of ever getting well. My money being
exhausted, did not know what to do.
In May, 1885, my mother persuaded me
to get bottle of B. B. B. (made in At
lanta) and | did SO to crafty her, but to
my utter establishment had not finished
the first bottle before every ulcer had
been healed.
To the present time / have used five
bottles and have received more benefit
than from all the rest combined; and | am
satisfied that B. B. B. is the most wons
derful blood purifier ever before known,
and l urge all afflicted young mem to try
one single bottle and be convinced.
can truly say think it the best medicine
in the world z. T. HALLERToN.
Macon, Ca. May /. 1886.
VERY NERVOUS.
For many years l have been afflicted
with rheumatism, combined with some
kidney troubles. Indigestion finally added
to my misery and | soon became feeble
and very nervous. and my whole system
was Frustrated. Several physicians were
employed and numerous patent medicines
| resorted to without benefit. After seeing
50 many testimonials extolling the wonN
derful merit of B. d. b., commenced its
use and the effect was like magic. RheuN
matte pains ceased, my kidneys were re-
lieved aud my constitution improved al
once, and cheerfully recommend it to
Others who may be similarly afflicted.
Miss S. ToMLTNsoN.
Atlanta, Ga. May 4, 1886.
| TO THE PUBLIC.
CHARLoTT, n. c., April 81, 1886
After using B. B. b. | unhesitatingly
state that it did more good for my kidney
l ...I. IL. Al
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

Furniture covering for city houses
nowadays is too handsome to be referred
TO az dust collectors"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14
TO THE PUBLIC.

CHARLoTT, N. c., April 81, 1886
After using B. B. B. unhesitatingly
state that it did more good for my kidney
complaint than all other remedies com
bined, Its action is speedy and | cheer
fully recommend it for kidney derange'
ments. T. B, CALLAHAN,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

Women who use complexion bslms in
hot weather are entitled to popular sym
natnV
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

The man with the hired carriage is gen
orally the one who meets with an acct
dent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

Small faced figures show arriving time at fol
lowing points when passengers leave Rock Island
at s :05 a, IN. FULL FACED when leaving AT 80
y. m. Arrive at BLOOMINGTON 0s p. m, 1882 ?.
m: DaIville. los p. M, 1850. M: >pringfeld.
3:45 p. m. 4:l0 a m: Alton. 90 p. m. Sis a.
m. in Illinois. indianapolis. 30 p m. $50 a, m
Terre Hsute, 1o.o9 7. m. 1886 a. m; evansville.
20 a. ~. 7:25 NJ in Indiana Cincinnlti II SIS
p. m, 7:45 &. n; Springfield. 20 a. m 9;45 a
H., Columbus J u q. M. Ills a. m. IN Ohio
-. ouis, Mo I 30 q m. 7:45 a. IN. Louisville,
XIV. 7:25 q. N : Nashville. Tenn 80 IN ,
3:Q0p. m Connection from the above points
s.e dsrect snd unequa'e Through sleeping and
rockingham cars run between ecria and Co
luIa hrs.
YB SC3TcW Il. SrOCkH0USE,
Superintendent. Gcn1 TIT. Att.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14
1NCK island & PEOlIb
RAILW Az.
EAST AND SOUTHEAST.

Accommodation trains leave Rock Island ats 100
a. IN. and 80 p. NJ. arrive at :05 a. IN. and 3:20
p. n.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

Fer ssle bg 7. II. Thomas, Rock Islau
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14
WHEN YOU TRAVEL

Line selected by TIE United sts.es Government to carry
the Fast kiai-the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14

BuIks' Iron Tonic is what you need for
loss of appetite, dizziness and dyspe psla.
Price 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-14
CHICAGO. BURLINGTON & QUINCY.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL,

ROCK ISLAND TrAISs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-11-18
advertisements
The Equitable
Life Assurance Society
OF THE UNITED STATES.

Surplus, per cent OASIS. -S1o'ooo'oIo 10
The surplus is based on the conservative
assumption that only 4 per cent interest
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New assurance in 1886. 49,. Sill $40 ,203 90
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Outstanding assurance. -. All. 779 ,O98 90
Larger than that of any other company.
Paid policy holders in 1885,. 8,336,6O7 80
Paid policy holders since or
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Premium income. - 1922, 154 81
Larger than that of any other company.
IMPROVEMENT DURING THE YEAR.
Increase of prem. income Sc, S10,475 40
Increase of surplus, per cent basis. 49S $50 90
Increase OF assets o,So',Ooo 20
Policies issued on all the plans, with all the
guarantees and concessions. For full Particu-
lars apply to
ALEX. J. CARTWRIGHT,
632 may12 'SS No. Kaahumanu street.
, 1887-12-18
How Some Men Write.

Bancroft uses a typewriter and stem
ographer, but he thinks $50 words a good
days work, and James G. Blaine thought
he was doing well when he accomplished
1000 words of a morning. One of the
fastest writers among the public men of
today is Admiral Porter, whose brain
works like the wheel of a dynamo throw
ing off sparks at every turn, and whose
pencil rushes across the paper at almost a
Geographic speed. Admiral Porter wrote
his history of the United States navy in
eleven months, and during this time his
average was at least 10, 900 words a
month, or nearly ., 500 words a day, in
Guiding Sundays. The book is as big as
a dictionary and it contains from 700, 000
to 500, 900 words. During many of these
days he did not write at all, and his aver
age during his working period ran as high
as 5000 words a day. Admiral Porter is
fond of writing. He never uses anything
now but n lead pencil, and he says he
cannot think well without he has his pen
Gil in his hand. He had a slight attack
of pen paralysis once, and his hand re-
fuses to act whenever his finger touches
the steel of the pen. He began his novel
writing for amusement, and he wrote
"Allan Dare" without any idea hat il
would be published, much less dramatized
He stands up while writing, and, wher
he becomes interested, he works right
along for hours at n stretch. George Ban,
croft works only in the morning. Blaine
did his best work before noon and Logan
worked both morning and evening"
Philadelphia Press.
, 1887-12-18

Up to a year or two ago a popularity
of Broadway was tho rarity of poorly
dressed women to be seen in its shifting
throng. Plenty of the female prom
enadcrS were badly dressed, but not one
in a hundred was shabby. Even the
working women n encountered dis
played n certain smartness and style, and
if their clothes were not of the best they
were at least always far above a trace of
squalor. Foreigners, accustomed to the
extraordinary displays of frumpiness,
slipshod neglect and positive penury one
encounters among women in the streets
of European cities, were particularly i'm
pressed by this, and no doubt viewed it
as. one evidence of the universal pros
perity of the country.
OF late, however, l have noticed that
Broadway is becoming more European in
its aspect in this connection. 1t seems to
have grown the fashion for some women
to neglect their appearance until now
splendor and shaBbiness elbow each
other in the crowd. 1t is not to be taken
as a sign that we are any poorer, l fancy,
but only as another evidence of the hold
European customs have taken on us.
ShabbiIrtss has, apparently, ceased TO be
n social sin. The younger women dress
more stylishly than ever. The older ones
affect a negligence that they would for
merly have been the last to indulge in
Alfred Trumble in New York News.
, 1887-12-18
A New Road Opened.

ASHLAND, Ore, Dec. 1.-THE Cali
fornia x Oregon railway was completed
to-day. This event represents twenty. one
years of railway construction almost
steadily pushed through. The project of
surrounding the mountain ranges Of
Northern California and Southern Oregon
compelled stoppages and created for a
period the impression that this latest and
in many respects The most important of
the national highways, might never be
completed. The accomplishment IN
doubtedly is regarded by commercial cir
cles of the Pacific coast as the most i'm
portant in its significance since the COM
pletion of the first overland railway sys-
TEN in May, 1869.
1t affords for the first time all rail COM
munication between the cities Of the Pa
cifc from the southern to the northern
boundary cities of the Union, and places
under the control of one railway corpora
ton an unbroken line from New Orleans
to Portland, Ore, a distance of 5000
miles. Its projectors contend for the
system from a strategic standpoint that
the completion of the northern link is of
vital Importance to the national govern
ment as a defensive measure In case of
war for the rapid concentration of troops.
Yesterday afternoon a special train left
San Francisco, carrying Charles Croker,
as chief representative of the Southern
Pacific system, Mr.. William H.. Mills,
and Mr.. Richard Koehler, also Of that
company, the train being under the per-
sonal direction of Mr.. j. A. Fillmore,
general superintendent of the Southern
Pacific railway. The train consisted of
eight coaches and three baggage and din
, 1887-12-18
WAR TALK.
A Military Council to be Held
at Vienna To-Day.
All Necessary Precautions to
be Discussed.
WAR TALK.
Germany Fully Alive to the
Impending Danger.
Copyrighted, 1887, by the New York Associate,

Copyrighted, 1887, by the New York Associated
Press.
BERLIN, Dec. lT.-Emperor William
held to-day an informal council on the
military situation, which is understood to
have a heavy bearing on to morrow mil
ltary council at Vienna. Whatever meas
ure is then adopted will be taken in con-
tormance with the concerted plan for the
demonstration against Russia.
Reports have reached the Berlin war
Office which describe the Austrian defense
works in Galicia as neglected, while the
movements of the Russian troops show
an accurate knowledge of the weak points
for attack. These statements, which were
sent to Vienna, have started the war Office
there into night and day activity. All
measures hat are'decided upon are com
m%unicated to the Berlin authorities, and
the inspiration of Count Won Moltke is
supposed to guide the Austrian prepara-
tons. The result OF to morrow confer
ence is eagerly awaited.
Berlin officials are OF the opinion that
the outcome of the council will be nothing
more than the accelerated dispatch OF
troops to the frontier. The time has not
come for a collective note from the allied
powers demanding an explanation of the
Russian concentrations.
Gen. Won Schwienitz, German ambas-
sador to Russia, will return to his post at
st. Petersburg to morrow. If the czar
approaches him upon the question of
mutual ornaments, Gen. Won Schwlenitz
is believed to be charged to represent that
the German diplomatic and military posi-
ton is unchanged and that peace is de-
pendent upon a cessation of Russian
measures against the league of peace.
Government circles both in Berlin and
Vienna are becoming convinced that the
allies mean to attack Russia early in the
spring. Military circles in Vienna regard
the campaign as even closer, and are of
the opinion hat it will be opened within
two months. Poster Lloyd, the organ of
Herr Tia, Hungarian premier, contends
for the necessity of crushing Russia in the
event of war occurring and so rectifying
the frontier as to disable her from causing
further trouble in Europe.
From C~onstantinople reports come that
under the promptlngs Of Herr Won
Radouritz, German ambassador, the porte
is hastily extending Notifications on the
Bosphorus, and German engineers are
supervising the work. The whole tenor
of the news is warlike.
No measure that the present reichstag
has considered has SO notably shown the
national spirit of uniting all parties, as
the new military bill. Yesterdays debate
was a succession of patriotic speeches I'M
tainted by party bias. The debate has
been especially gratifying to the govern
ment, and the absence of opposition
proved that every section of the house
has become permeated with a sense of the
near danger and is ready to respond to
whatever demand the government deems
eyDcdient.
, 1887-12-18
Austrian Precaution.

VIENNA, Dec. IA council of minis
ters is called for tomorrow, over which
Emperor Francis Joseph will preside. The
chief question to be considered is the
necessary credits in connection with the
present modest wants and larger wants
which will arise in the event of the adop-
ton by Russia Of further warlike meas
ures. The ministry desire for the present
to avoid %summoning the delegations. The
council tomorrow will decide whether or
not this is possible, owing to the constitu-
tional questions affecting the budget.
The Austrian officials do not attach the
same importance to the Journal dc 81.
Petersburg article of yesterday, disclaim-
ing Russia's responsibility for the present
state of affairs in Europe as do the news
papers and the bourse. They point out
that the question Of moment is what mill
tary measures will Russia adopt beyond
those previously taken. The st. Peters
burg correspondent of the PltiSche Cor
respondents, in a letter to his paper, says
Russia will shape her military arrange
ments according to those which Austria
makes. The precautions thus taken by
both sides must not be regarded as involv-
ing danger of wal.
, 1887-12-18
voorhees, on Tariff Reduction.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. l7.-Senator
Voorhees,, in the course of an interview
to-day, says that he should not favor any
reduction of the tax on spirits. He
might, however, be willing to repeal the
tax on tobacco, except cigars and cigar
cites. Voorhees, says he stands on the
Democratic platform of 1884, and thinks
President Cleveland has departed from it.
In reducing taxation Senator Voorhees,
would endeavor to guard tn. labor inter
ests and protect them from competition
with cheaply paid competitors. In allud.
ing to free trade the senator said: "A
great many people use the term free
trade without knowing or caring what it
means. Free trade means no tariff tax.
1t means the abandonment of custom
houses, and a resort to the direct taxation
of states under such system. Indiana's
proportion would be nine or ten millions
a year. l don't think anybody wants to
try the experiment in this or any other
state